Difference between qi deficiency and blood stasis and qi stagnation and blood stasis

There is a big difference between Qi deficiency and Blood stasis and Qi stagnation. Blood stasis due to Qi deficiency is caused by insufficient Qi and inability to transport blood; while Blood stasis due to Qi stagnation is caused by blockage of Qi and poor blood circulation. Blood stasis due to Qi deficiency is caused by stagnation of blood due to insufficient Qi in the body and inability to transport blood; whereas Blood stasis due to Qi stagnation is caused by stagnation of blood due to poor Qi circulation in the body and poor blood circulation. Qi deficiency and Blood stasis can be treated with medicines that tonify Qi and activate Blood, such as Tonic Yang Returning Five Soup. Qi stagnation and blood stasis can be treated with medicines that regulate qi and activate blood, such as Hematophagy and Blood Stasis Tang, Fuxuan and Blood Activation Tang, and so on. When discomfort occurs, one should consult a doctor in time and use medication under the doctor’s diagnosis and treatment, and should not use medication on one’s own.